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A5 MWA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

74,009 mi
Last recorded74,009 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 74,008 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,334 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 72,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 72,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle - chassis, subframe, components etc

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded - brake effort weaker this side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 72,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush on rear arm of two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush on rear arm of two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle - chassis, subframe, components etc

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded - brake effort weaker this side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 70,520 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 70,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,815 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,945 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,142 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,741 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,706 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,031 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 49,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear drive shafts corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2013 47,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear drive shafts corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,512 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 42,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,684 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 36,675 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,681 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 10,963 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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A5 MWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 MWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 MWA registered?

A5 MWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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